PAYCHEQUES AND BANK ACCOUNTSCALM 20

Paycheques, definitions to know…

Analyze Paystubs

•Worksheet•Use the paystubs information to fill out your worksheet

Bank Accounts

• Basic Banking• Financial Institution: An organization that provides

banking or other financial services for customers. Banking, refers to the services offered (deposits, loans, etc.)

• Banks are regulated by the government of Canada, and credit unions can choose to be federally regulated.

Definitions• Account: An arrangement with a financial institution to let you

deposit, transfer and withdraw money, subject to terms that are defined in the account agreement

• Savings Account & Chequing Account: Are the two main types of deposit accounts

• Account Agreement: An agreement that lists your rights and responsibilities and the financial institutions rights and responsibilities regarding the account

• Transaction: Any business done through your account, such as a deposit, cash withdrawal, a cheque or a bank charge

Deposit Services• You deposit your money at a financial institution to

keep it safe until you need it

• When you deposit money into an account, some financial institutions may pay you interest (different Institutions different interest rates)

• Make sure you look around and compare!

Accounts

• Savings Account- Can pay higher rates of interest than other bank accounts, but may have extra charges (ex. Withdrawal)

• Chequing Account- Pay low interest or none, but you can write cheques, or withdraw money at any time

Card Services• Most financial institutions offer a card (debit

card/bank card) that allows you to make transactions at a cash/bank machine.

• You can use the Card 2 Main Ways:• Make deposits, withdraw cash, pay bills, transfer money• Pay for services/products at a store

There is a secret personal identification number (PIN) you use on the card. Make sure you keep this PIN a secret!

WebQuest

• Financial Consumer Agency of Canada• http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/Eng/Pages/home-accueil.aspx

Websites• Account Selector Tool:

http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/resources/toolCalculator/banking/bankingPackage/BanStep1-eng.asp

• TD Bank: http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/index-banking.jsp

• CIBC: https://www.cibc.com/ca/personal.html• Scotia Bank:

http://www.scotiabank.com/gls/en/index.html#about• Royal Bank of Canada:

http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/personal.html• Alberta Treasury Branch: http://www.atb.com/Pages/default.aspx• Bank of Montreal: http://www.bmo.com/home • President’s Choice Financial: http://www.pcfinancial.ca

How to Save Money

• After paying expenses, set some income aside. • Saving Is Necessary! Unexpected events…

Step One: Reduce Expenses

•Spend less on unnecessary items•Variable expenses (ex. Do you really need a new hoodie right now?)

Step Two: Make Saving a Habit

• Take a small % from every paycheque, and save it

• 10% of your Income Is a good place to start• Automatic transfers to savings- Ask the Bank• Adds Up!

Step Three: Get your Money working for you!• Savings Account (interest)• The amount of interest usually depends on an annual percentage rate attached to your account, as well as the “principle” (which is the initial amount deposited

• Leave savings untouched for as long as possible- You earn more interest!

25 Ways to Cut Your Spending and Save!• http://youtu.be/tu2AxAp1sl0

• Other ways to Save• Mason Jar/ Piggy Bank• Direct Transfers• Budget!• Ideas?

Exit Slip

What Saving Technique will you use and why?